Definition
Typical Work
Perform various painting and related duties with special emphasis on those duties required to complete the specific on-the-job painter trades training program;
Obtain, prepare, and deliver materials to the job site and assist in assembly and installation;
Clean up and maintain shop areas, work sites, and storage areas;
Complete on-the-job and related academic painter trades training program requirements;
Perform related duties and functions as specified in approved trades training program;
May drive, load, and unload service vehicles;
Perform related duties as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment of painting trade; characteristics of paints, varnishes, stains, shellacs, lacquers, enamels and solvents; methods of preparing metal, wood, glass, plaster, cement and other surfaces; safety precautions.
Ability to: blend, harmonize and contrast colors; apply paints and other finishes by brush, roller or spray gun; work on scaffoldings and swing stages.
Legal Requirement(s)
Desirable Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED certificate
OR
Six months of experience as a maintenance aide or equivalent.
May require a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
Class Specification History
New class adopted May 17, 1974.
Class revision; adopted June 22, 1987.
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 5408), general revision, revises definition; adopted
May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.